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Society grooms us to prepare for retirement, but very few people plan for Life Beyond Retirement. This podcast will take a deep dive into all the things that seniors and their families need to know in consideration of aging; from navigating complicated insurance needs, memory care, physical aids, when to implement hospice, veteran's benefits, proper diagnosis for assisted living, and so very much more. Additionally, we will discuss how to pay for it all.
Episodes
24 episodes
EPISODE 22- Meraki Transport: Changing the Landscape of Medical Transport
Episode 22 – Team Senior PodcastMeraki Transport: Changing the Landscape of Medical TransportIn this episode, Jamie Callahan sits down with Ron and Randy of Meraki Transport, a family-owned...
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Episode 22
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16:33
EPISODE 21- Southern Oregon’s Mobile Integrated Healthcare Program
In this episode of the Team Senior Podcast, Jamie Callahan talks with Sabrina from Mercy Flights’ Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) team—a program changing how care is delivered in Jackson County, Oregon. MIH meets peopl...
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Episode 21
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30:35
EPISODE 20- Transforming Lives Through Housing – Mid Rogue Foundation
In Episode 20 of the Team Senior Podcast, Jamie Callahan sits down with Doug Walker of Mid Rogue Foundation to explore the powerful role housing plays in health, stability, and dignity.Doug shares:How Found...
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Episode 20
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23:52
EPISODE 19- Understanding Social Security with Debbie Hodgson
In this episode of the Team Senior Podcast, host Jamie Callahan welcomes back Medicare and Social Security expert Debbie Hodgson to shed light on one of the most important questions retirees face: When and how should ...
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Episode 19
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12:56
EPISODE 18- Medicare in Oregon
Episode Description In this episode of the Team Senior Podcast, host Jamie Callahan sits down with Medicare expert Debbie Hodgson to demystify one of the most important—and often confusing—topics for older adults: Med...
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Episode 18
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19:25
EPISODE 17 – What is a Death Doula?
Death isn’t just a medical event — it’s a deeply human experience. In this episode, Jamie Callahan sits down with Angela Franklin, a death midwife (also called a death doula or end-of-life doula), to explore how she supports indi...
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Episode 17
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27:40
EPISODE 16- Caregiver Registry vs Agency
EPISODE 16 – Registry vs. Agency: What Families Need to Know About In-Home CareNot all caregiving is created equal. In this episode, Jamie Callahan is joined by Stephanie Parsons, founder of Caregiver Group, to explain the critica...
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Episode 16
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39:04
EPISODE 15 – Alzheimer’s Association: Lori Stanton on Care, Advocacy & Research
In this episode, Jamie Callahan sits down with Lori Stanton, Program Director at the Alzheimer’s Association (Oregon & SW Washington), to explore the wide range of free services, advocacy efforts, and groundbreaking research t...
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Episode 15
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31:12
EPISODE 14- Advanced Directives in Oregon: What You Need to Know
When it comes to aging well, planning ahead is one of the most loving things you can do—for yourself and your family. In this episode, Jamie Callahan is joined by Angela Franklin, a community educator and death midwife, to demystify Oregon’s Ad...
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Episode 14
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30:10
EPISODE 13- Medicaid Denied? What to Know & How to Win Your Appeal
Getting denied for Medicaid can feel like a dead end—but it doesn’t have to be.In this episode, Jamie Callahan sits down with Maria Kain of Abundant Life Care Management to break down the real reasons why so many seniors are den...
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Episode 13
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15:18
EPISODE 12- Dementia, Denial, and Doing It Right: How Aging Life Care Managers Support Families
What happens when memory loss or confusion begins affecting everyday life—but the family isn’t ready to accept it?In this episode, Jamie Callahan talks with Maria Kane, a certified Aging Life Care Manager with 47 years of experience. The...
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Episode 12
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19:34
EPISODE 11- Home Care vs. Assisted Living: What’s Right for Your Family?
Choosing between caregiving at home or assisted living is one of the most emotional—and financially complex—decisions families face.In this episode, Jamie Callahan breaks down the real costs and considerations of each option, offering pr...
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Episode 11
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18:36
EPISODE 10 - Adult Foster Homes: The Unsung Heroes of Long-Term Care in Oregon
When most people think of long-term care, they picture nursing homes or assisted living—but adult foster homes are one of the most compassionate and personalized care options available.In this episode, Jamie Callahan explains what...
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Episode 10
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17:40
EPISODE 9- Caregiving Options and Pay Sources
Caregiving can be overwhelming—especially when you're trying to figure out what services are available and how to pay for them. In this episode, Jamie Callahan breaks down the most common types of caregiving and the funding sources that can hel...
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Episode 9
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9:41
EPISODE 8- Legal Docs, The Basics
When it comes to aging, having the right legal documents in place can protect your voice, your wishes, and your family’s peace of mind. In this episode, Jamie Callahan breaks down the basics of powers of attorney, guardianship, conservatorship,...
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Episode 8
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12:35
EPISODE 7 - When and why to execute hospice. An exceptional way to improve your quality of life!
Hospice isn’t about giving up — it’s about maximizing comfort, dignity, and quality of life. Kara Snyder from Riverside Home Health and Hospice joins Jamie Callahan to explain what hospice really is, how it supports families, and why learning a...
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Episode 7
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19:21
EPISODE 6 (PART 2) Continuation of why it is overwhelmingly important not to approach assisted living alone
In Part 2 of our conversation, Jamie and Team Senior community liaison Linda G. explain why planning before a health crisis gives families better choices — including solutions that may prevent a move altogether.They also share f...
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Episode 6
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16:11
EPISODE 6 (PART 1) Why it is overwhelmingly important not to approach assisted living alone.
When hospitals discharge patients into assisted living without proper planning, the results can be devastating. In this episode, Jamie Callahan shares a real and tragic story that could have been avoided — and explains exactly how Team Senior s...
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Episode 6
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19:51
EPISODE 5 - Working with real estate experts in consideration of seniors and their unique needs.
Moving has always been identified as one of the three most stressful things anyone can do, so imagine doing that as a senior with 75 years of belongings. The fear of change. Leaving your home. Financial burdens, and more. Learn how to minimize ...
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Episode 5
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27:16
EPISODE 4 - How to know when to consider Memory Care for a loved one.
Here we take a deep dive into dementia and Alzheimer’s in consideration of assisted living and memory care. No two cases are the same, but we hope to give you some insight into when to make those hard decisions, and explain the risks of waiting...
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Episode 4
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20:31
EPISODE 3 (PART 2) Continuation of what is the Veteran’s Service Office? How they can truly advocate for you, unlike the VA.
PART 2 of 2 - Veteran’s should not need to work so hard to secure benefits that they deserve. Learn how the Veteran’s Service Office (VSO) can and will fight for you, today and forever.
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Episode 3
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21:33
EPISODE 3 (PART 1) What is the Veteran’s Service Office? How they can truly advocate for you, unlike the VA.
PART 1 of 2 - Veteran’s should not need to work so hard to secure benefits that they deserve. Learn how the Veteran’s Service Office (VSO) can and will fight for you, today and forever.
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Episode 3
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24:11
EPISODE 2 - What is Life Beyond Retirement. Some things to consider before you enter into assisted living.
Here we scratch the surface of several things that you may need to consider if you are thinking about assisted living. It’s important to note that we could talk for hours about variables, but this will plant some seeds.
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Episode 2
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15:43
EPISODE 1 - Meet Team Senior. Discover who we are, how we can help, and what sets us apart.
Society grooms us to prepare for retirement, but what about life beyond retirement – when our health begins to decline, and aging becomes more difficult. We are the experts in navigating resources and long term care options.
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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13:27